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Man Self-Amputates After Using Kratom, Cannabis

8/15/2025

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Story summary

Kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia, is used in the U.S. for pain relief but can induce severe psychiatric symptoms.
A case report describes a patient who self-amputated body parts after using kratom and cannabis, highlighting mental health risks.
The patient had a history of substance use that resulted in aggression and self-harm but later received psychiatric care and reconstructive surgery.

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Story summary

Kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia, is used in the U.S. for pain relief but can induce severe psychiatric symptoms.
A case report describes a patient who self-amputated body parts after using kratom and cannabis, highlighting mental health risks.
The patient had a history of substance use that resulted in aggression and self-harm but later received psychiatric care and reconstructive surgery.